nugi-|ˈnjuːdʒɪ|combining form of L. nūgæ, occurring in a few words which have not obtained any currency, as nugiˈfrivolousa., free for frivolous trifling; ˈnugifyingppl. a., productive of mere trifling; nugiˈgerulousa.[L. nūgigerulus], ‘carrying trifles, toys, etc.’ (Bailey, vol. II, 1727); ˈnugilogue, trifling talk; nuˈgiperousa., ? inventing trifles.1589Nashe Martin Marprelate iv. Wks. (Grosart) I. 201 And now pretie youthes,..we shal haue some *nugifriulous leasure to talke with you.1818Coleridge Lit. Rem. (1838) III. 183 The stultifying, *nugifying effect of a blind and uncritical study of the Fathers.1649Daniel Trinarch., Hen. V cxxxviii, How ere the heapes Who Crowd to see, in Expectation fall To the Sweet *Nugilogues of Jacke, and Hall.1647Ward Simpl. Cobler 26 When I heare a *nugiperous Gentledame inquire What dresse the Queen is in [etc.].